Opinion: Boko Haram rejects amnesty offer – now what? I have 4 suggestions

by Zainab Usman “Mr Shekau said his group had done no wrong and so an amnesty would not be applicable to them. It was the Nigerian government that was committing atrocities against Muslims, he said. “Surprisingly, the Nigerian government is talking about granting us amnesty. What wrong have we done? On the contrary, it is... Read More

Abubakar Shekau, Amnesty, boko haram, Boko Haram amnesty, Boko Haram insurgency, Goodluck Jonathan, JTF, nigeria

April 10, 2013

Okey Ndibe: Dancing with ghosts, ignoring the dead

by Okey Ndibe In an ideal situation, the government would insist on prosecuting those who make it their business to terrorize, maim and murder. But a compelling counter argument can be deployed: the Nigerian state is, in fact, the most ferocious terrorist operating within the Nigerian space. Last week, President Goodluck Jonathan took a step... Read More

Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar, Amnesty, boko haram, Borno, damaturu, Goodluck Jonathan, JTF, maiduguri, Odi, Sultan of Sokoto, yobe, Zaki Biam

April 1, 2013

JTF kills 4 suspects in foiled Easter Day terrorist attack in Kano

by Rachel Ogbu Innocent lives were spared after the Joint Task Force (JTF) aborted an Easter day terrorist planned attack in Kano. 14 of the suspected terrorists were left dead following a shoot-out at Unguwa Uku, Kano State. Security officials recovered vehicles primed probably for an attack today. According to reports, residents of the area... Read More

Joint Task Force, JTF, kano, terrorist planned attack

March 14, 2013

Opinion: President Jonathan’s visit to Borno and Yobe – The real issue

by Kayode Komolafe The issue is not who goes to Maiduguri first; the important thing is that timely steps should be taken in showing leadership in a crisis situation. That is the point Okupe is missing. And sadly so. As President Goodluck Jonathan himself said, it was reassuring that he visited the trouble spots of... Read More

Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar, boko haram, Borno, damaturu, Goodluck Jonathan, JTF, maiduguri, Sultan of Sokoto, yobe

March 14, 2013

4 gunmen, including a woman, killed during JTF attack on hideout

by Rachel Ogbu The Joint Military Force, JTF and police team has confirmed the killing of four gunmen, including a woman on Wednesday in Sokoto State after a raid at their hideout. Commander, 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Sokoto, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Tasi’u, added that others were arrested after an operation on Line A, Alu Estate in Bado.... Read More

Commissioner of Police in the state, Joint Military Force, JTF, Shu’aibu Gambo

March 9, 2013

Pharaoh arising: “I can no longer stand security operatives being killed” – President Jonathan

by Rachel Ogbu President Goodluck Jonathan has said he would remain idle while a group of people held any part of the country hostage and warned that his government would no longer stand security operatives being killed willfully in parts of the country. President Jonathan on Friday addresses dignitaries and the press at a town hall... Read More

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January 30, 2013

Opinion: When will the president visit Maiduguri?

by Kayode Komolafe Anyone who is literate in Nigeria’s post-colonial history would remember that it would be politically unwise to suggest that a crisis in one part of the country is the headache of the people in that section alone The news of the ceasefire declared by the “larger faction” of Boko Haram was accompanied... Read More

boko haram, Goodluck Jonathan, JTF, maiduguri

January 23, 2013

Maiduguri: JTF kills 2 suspects, 3 others arrested

Suspected militant Islamists have beheaded five people in Nigeria’s north-eastern city of Maiduguri, a resident has told the BBC. The men were attacked during raids on three homes overnight, he said in an account confirmed by a local reporter. However, the military told the BBC only three people had been killed. At least 23 others... Read More

boko haram, Borno, JTF, maiduguri

January 23, 2013

Opinion: Nigerian troops and the Malian crisis: The issues to consider

by Theophilus Ilevbare Actually, Nigeria does not share its border with Mali. In-between there is Burkina Faso, Niger republic and Togo. If all these nations did not report terrorist immigrants, then on what basis did the COAS raise alarm that Mali trained terrorist had landed Nigeria shores? A ruse it turned out to justify the... Read More

AFISMA, Algeria, aqim, boko haram, ECOWAS, JTF, mali, nigeria

January 16, 2013

Plateau crisis: 4 men killed, 2 others injured by unknown gunmen

by Isi Esene Four people were killed on Monday by unknown gunmen in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The gunmen reportedly shot at the bus which the victims were traveling in near Fang village around 5:30pm, killing four people instantly. The victims were identified as Markus Davou, the driver, Gyang Pius, Yohanna Bature... Read More

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January 2, 2013

The sad count continues: Boko Haram kills 34 since Christmas Day

by Olorunwa Lawal Terrorists in Nigeria have taken the lives of 34 people since Christmas, including 27 Christians attending church services. On Christmas Eve, attackers raided two churches, killing 12 people and setting one of the churches alight. Six days later, suspected Boko Haram fighters killed at least 15 Christian worshipers, slitting some of their... Read More

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January 2, 2013

Boiling Maiduguri: 14 dead JTF-Boko Haram gun battle

by Soji Lawal Soldiers from the JTF clashed with militants from the Islamist group Boko Haram in the Borno state capital, Maiduguri on Tuesday, in an incident that left one soldier and 13 insurgents dead, the army said. “At about 1600 hours (1500 GMT) today, troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Restore Order had... Read More

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January 2, 2013

“It wasn’t me, gunmen made me do it” – Captain of vessel nabbed with stolen crude oil tells JTF

by Tari Tamuno The Joint Task Force (JTF) operating in the Niger Delta has impounded a vessel suspected to be carrying 1,000 tonnes of crude oil off the coast of Bonny Island in Rivers State. Maj. Gen. Tukur Buratai, the Commander of the 2 Brigade and Sector Two of JTF, paraded nine suspected crew members... Read More

Bonny, JTF, Niger Delta, Oil bunkering, Tukur Buratai

December 28, 2012

Sting operation: JTF destroys bomb making factory in Kaduna, kills 5 ‘Boko Haram’ suspects

by Isi Esene Men of the Joint Military Task Force yesterday in Kaduna killed five people suspected to be members of the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram. Two others were reportedly arrested in the early morning raid. Col. Sani Usman, the spokesman of 1 Division, Nigeria Army, Kaduna, said the incident happened in Rigasa, Igabi... Read More

boko haram, JTF, kaduna, Sani Usman, terrorism

December 27, 2012

JTF arrests a senior police officer, others for operating illegal fuel depot in Calabar

by Isi Esene An illegal fuel depot containing nothing less than 8,000 drums of petrol and diesel has been discovered during a Christmas Eve raid in Calabar, Cross River State, by a Joint Military Task Force, Operation Pulo Shield 01. The spokesperson of the 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Capt. Joseph James, said this... Read More

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December 24, 2012

Report: Armed security agents arrest journalists in Kaduna

by Akan Ido Nigerian security operatives earlier today stormed the homes of two journalists arresting them. The two journalists write for Al-Mizan, a Hausa language newspaper. Sources say the men from the State Security Service (SSS) first visited the home of reporter, Aliyu Saleh, who resides in Rigasa, Kaduna. Witnesses say the SSS men who... Read More

Al-Mizan, Aliyu Saleh, JTF, kaduna, Marilyn Ogar, Musa Mohammed Awwal, Rigasa, sss

December 8, 2012

We foiled Boko Haram’s ‘Operation Black Christmas’, JTF says

The JTF said it carried out successful operations against the insurgent group. The Joint Task Force in Maiduguri said it killed five different commanders of the insurgent Boko Haram group in the past one week in successful operations. In a statement by its spokesperson, Sagir Musa, the JTF said it killed “Abdulkareem Ibrahim – a... Read More

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December 3, 2012

Blast injures traffic warden, 2 others in Kano

by Akan Ido A bomb which exploded this morning at Kantin Kwari junction near the famous Kantin Kware Textile Market in Kano has reportedly injured three people. A traffic warden was also involved in the blast which occurred around 8:45am according to witnesses. Observers suspect the bomb was planted close to the traffic junction to... Read More

boko haram, Joint Military Task Force, JTF, kano, Magaji Majiya, terrorism

November 29, 2012

4 killed and 1 missing in gun duel between Boko Haram and JTF

by Isi Esene A gun battle between men of the Joint Military Task Force and insurgent elements in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital resulted in the death of three men suspected to be affiliated to Boko Haram and a soldier. One other soldier was also wounded in the gun battle which occurred around 12:30pm today.... Read More

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November 24, 2012

Win N290m Promo: JTF releases lists of ‘Most Wanted’ Boko Haram leaders, offers N290m reward

by Rachel Ogbu Joint Task Force (JTF) in Maiduguri in its newest effort to get rid of the Islamic militant group, has placed a N50 million bounty on Abubakar Shekau, the leader of Boko Haram and 19 other leaders in the group were also declared wanted. Reports claim that although the Federal Government was never... Read More

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November 19, 2012

Shocking: Reuters reveals videos showing ‘the killing of unarmed men by Nigerian solidiers”

by Isi Esene An international news agency, Reuters, has revealed that it is in possession of a video purportedly taken by a Nigerian soldier showing the killing of unarmed men in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Reuters reported on Sunday that the unnamed soldier as saying that he was present when the soldiers shot the... Read More

boko haram, Borno, FG, Joint Military Task Force, JTF, maiduguri, Mohammed Yerima, reuters, terrorism, uk guardian

November 18, 2012

Ethno-religious violence: FG deploys soldiers to Taraba

by Akan Ido Witnesses have reported an escalation of violence in Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State in an ethno-religious crisis which has reportedly claimed an unconfirmed number of casualties. Reports say armed gangs have engaged in gunfights over some days, killing and maiming an unknown number of people. The Federal Government, today, deployed... Read More

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November 15, 2012

Borno under siege as terrorists target public officers, kill Water Resources director

by Isi Esene The director of design and construction in the Borno State Ministry of Water Resources, Mallam Ali Mohammed Sheriff was yesterday shot and killed by unidentified gunmen in Maiduguri, the state capital. Sheriff was said to have been shot in front of his house around Mafoni ward as he was preparing to go... Read More

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November 9, 2012

#WhenShallThisEnd: Gunmen kill 3 policemen in Yobe

by Isi Esene Three policemen were reportedly killed today at the Divisional Police in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. The Joint Task Force spokesman, Lt. Lazarus Eli confirmed the killings in a statement in Damaturu. According to the statement, “In the early hours of today, gunmen attacked the Divisional Police Station at Buni... Read More

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November 6, 2012

What ceasefire? Another set of terrorist attacks rock Yobe Tuesday morning

by Isi Esene While the federal government is busy tweaking its terrorism engagement strategy, the Islamic sect, Boko Haram, have reportedly attacked the Yobe town of Gashua, Tuesday morning. There were reports of loud noises of explosions and gunfire earlier today which necessitated a heavy deployment of military personnel to the area. This deployment has... Read More

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November 3, 2012

TICKER: JTF killed 40 young men in Maiduguri – Residents

Nigerian soldiers shot dead dozens of young men in an embattled northeastern city during raids in four areas considered strongholds of a radical Islamist group, residents and a morgue attendant told AFP on Friday. Residents of Maiduguri, the home base of Boko Haram Islamists, said the troops who swarmed late Thursday ordered males in their... Read More

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November 2, 2012

Maiduguri murder: Gunmen assassinate PDP BOT member and his guest

by Isi Esene Four gunmen earlier today attacked the home of Retired General Mohammed Shuwa killing him. The men were reported to have killed the ex-army general in his residence at the Gwange 1 area of Maiduguri metropolis. He was killed alongside a guest who was with him during the unfortunate incident. Shuwa was a... Read More

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October 28, 2012

Report: Another bomb blast hits Catholic Church in Kaduna

by Isi Esene Reports coming in indicate that a suicide bomber has hit St. Rita Catholic Church at Ungwar Yero area of Kaduna metropolis, Kaduna State. The attack which seriously injured the Reverend Father in the church was reported to have happened earlier this morning during the Catholic mass Eyewitnesses told newsmen that a lone... Read More

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October 24, 2012

Danger ahead: Boko Haram plans to “launch massive attacks” during Sallah – JTF

by Hauwa Gambo The spokesperson of the Joint Military Task Force (JTF) in Borno, Colonel Sagir Musa, has announced that the Boko Haram sect plans to launch an attack during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration starting tomorrow. “Information available to the JTF indicates that the Boko Haram terrorists are planning massive attacks on military and civilian targets... Read More

boko haram, Borno, JTF, sallah, yobe

October 23, 2012

“JTF killed 15 boys playing football,” says Sen. Zannah, as Army asks him to “just confess”

by Isi Esene Senator Ahmad Zannah (Borno Central) who was accused by the Joint Military Task Force of sheltering a Boko Haram Commander in his house, yesterday fired a return salvo at the JTF accusing the outfit of killing 15 boys playing football in an open space. The senator had on Sunday denied sheltering the... Read More

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Opinion: Boko Haram rejects amnesty offer – now what? I have 4 suggestions

Okey Ndibe: Dancing with ghosts, ignoring the dead

JTF kills 4 suspects in foiled Easter Day terrorist attack in Kano

Opinion: President Jonathan’s visit to Borno and Yobe – The real issue

4 gunmen, including a woman, killed during JTF attack on hideout

Pharaoh arising: “I can no longer stand security operatives being killed” – President Jonathan

Opinion: When will the president visit Maiduguri?

Maiduguri: JTF kills 2 suspects, 3 others arrested

Opinion: Nigerian troops and the Malian crisis: The issues to consider

Plateau crisis: 4 men killed, 2 others injured by unknown gunmen

The sad count continues: Boko Haram kills 34 since Christmas Day

Boiling Maiduguri: 14 dead JTF-Boko Haram gun battle

“It wasn’t me, gunmen made me do it” – Captain of vessel nabbed with stolen crude oil tells JTF

Sting operation: JTF destroys bomb making factory in Kaduna, kills 5 ‘Boko Haram’ suspects

JTF arrests a senior police officer, others for operating illegal fuel depot in Calabar

Report: Armed security agents arrest journalists in Kaduna

We foiled Boko Haram’s ‘Operation Black Christmas’, JTF says

Blast injures traffic warden, 2 others in Kano

4 killed and 1 missing in gun duel between Boko Haram and JTF

Win N290m Promo: JTF releases lists of ‘Most Wanted’ Boko Haram leaders, offers N290m reward

Shocking: Reuters reveals videos showing ‘the killing of unarmed men by Nigerian solidiers”

Ethno-religious violence: FG deploys soldiers to Taraba

Borno under siege as terrorists target public officers, kill Water Resources director

#WhenShallThisEnd: Gunmen kill 3 policemen in Yobe

What ceasefire? Another set of terrorist attacks rock Yobe Tuesday morning

TICKER: JTF killed 40 young men in Maiduguri – Residents

Maiduguri murder: Gunmen assassinate PDP BOT member and his guest

Report: Another bomb blast hits Catholic Church in Kaduna

Danger ahead: Boko Haram plans to “launch massive attacks” during Sallah – JTF

“JTF killed 15 boys playing football,” says Sen. Zannah, as Army asks him to “just confess”

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